The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2119-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

JCB Flavors Recalls Chorizo Pork Seasoning Due to Peanut Allergen

JCB Flavors is recalling specific lots of Chorizo Pork Seasoning because the ground cumin ingredient tested positive for trace peanut allergens.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (peanut) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

JCB Flavors, LLC is conducting a recall of various seasonings, including Product Code 60558, Chorizo Pork Seasoning #60558, Blend 90600. The affected products are sold in 12 x 2 oz bags with UPC 75756605588. The total quantity involved in this recall is 1040 lbs.

The recall was initiated after JCB Flavors was informed by their supplier, Schiff Food Products, that the ground cumin used in these products tested positive for trace amounts of peanut allergens. The ground cumin was received by JCB Flavors between October and December 2014. The specific lot codes affected are 0806140705, 0909140406, 0929140702, 1017140702, and 1105140407.

The products were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, California, Indiana, New Jersey, and Arkansas. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of seasoning should check their lot codes against the list provided and discontinue use if they match. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
JCB FLAVORS, LLC, Product Code 60558, CHORIZO PORK SEASONING #60558, BLEND 90600 , 12 x 2 oz bags, UPC 75756605588.
Manufacturer
JCB Flavors, LLC
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Lot Codes:0806140705
  • 0909140406
  • 0929140702
  • 1017140702
  • 1105140407.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 42 recalled by JCB Flavors, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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